Irish Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has confirmed a decision to review plans to double the country’s betting tax, after warnings from Irish Bookmakers Association (IBA) that the move would lead to significant job losses.

Playtech’s founder Teddy Sagi has sold his remaining stake in the gambling software company he set up 19 years ago by offloading shares worth around $87 million.

Following the publication of its Q3 2018 trading update (13 Nov) in which the company posted year-to-date net losses of €55 million, Madrid-based operator Codere has witnessed its share price collapse from €6.20 to €2.85.

Norwegian state-owned gaming operator Norsk Tipping has agreed a new content partnership with Scientific Games as part of an ongoing effort to enhance its digital business.